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Economist | Nov. 1, 2008 (Editorial)
America should take a chance and make Barack Obama the next leader of the free world

It is impossible to forecast how important any presidency will be. Back in 2000 America stood tall as the undisputed superpower, at peace with a generally admiring world. The main argument was over what to do with the federal government’s huge budget surplus. Nobody foresaw the seismic events of the next eight years. When Americans go to the polls next week the mood will be very different. The United States is unhappy, divided and foundering both at home ... Full Story »

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Roland F. Hirsch
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 by Roland F. Hirsch - Nov. 12, 2008

This opinion piece has minimal journalistic merit. The magazine is well-known for its left wing slant. The authors do make it clear that Obama is unqualified to be President, with no executive experience, indeed less than Gov. Palin, whom they claim, without giving any reasons, is "unfit". They also do note the incompetence of the Democratic Congress and the danger that a President who shares their far-left positions will cause. Yet somehow they still favor Obama, who has consistently said he will put far-left policies in place. So the result is a completely muddled piece, suitable for a beer party, but not serious journalism.

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